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with this incident; but it is evident that if he was a brother of Ammon, according to the flesh, he was a descendant of Zarahemla, and doubtless was born in the land of that name and returned to it with the rest of the party when they led the people of Limhi out of the land of Lehi-Nephi.

HELORUM. A Nephite prince, one of the sons of king Benjamin. He was instructed by his father in all the learning of his people, both sacred and secular, and in the history of the Nephites, with especial reference to God's dealings with, and preserving care over them. His name is only mentioned once, and then in connection with his two brothers.


HEM. A brother of Ammon, who accompanied him on his expedition to Lehi-Nephi. What is said of Helem, can be said of Hem, and no more.


HERMOUNTS. A wilderness, north and west of Zarahemla, which was infested with wild and ravenous beasts. Into this wilderness the victorious Nephites drove the remnants of the Lamanites and Amlicites (B. C. 87), where great numbers were devoured by wild beasts and vultures.


HESHLON, PLAINS OF. After the defeat of Shared by Coriantumr, in the valley of Gilgal, the first named fled to the plains of Heshlon, (Ether 13:28), thither Coriantumr pursued him, and another battle was fought, in which Shared was victorious, and Coriantumr again retreated to the valley of Gilgal. It is only in connection with this war that these plains are mentioned, and there is nothing in the record of the inspired historian to point out their locality.


HETH. A cruel and vicious king of the Jaredites. He was the son of Com. His grandfather, Coriantum, was a righteous ruler, and the people prospered greatly during his reign; but in the days of Com the increase of wealth and prosperity was accompanied by an increase of wickedness, and the